Is this VL blip something that should occur this early on in treatment? I just got to undetectable, and just get confused about the numbers... Im worried, but my Doc says he isn't worried, that we will check it again in 6 weeks rather than 3 months... I have never missed a dose and have been very adherent.. All my other labs - liver, kidney, cholestorol, bloodcount, pulse, blood pressure are all in the normal ranges... My vitamin D is 29 (so he said to get a vit D supplement since its supposed to be at 30)

Im just wanting a second opinion... is this normal? am i still doing okay? Im really happy about the rise in Tcells.. but I just got home and started worrying that I might have to switch meds b/c of the VL... How often do blips occur and is there any other explanation to offer?

Thank you for your time and patience.

Response from Dr. Holodniy

I agree with your doctor and his plan. I think this is just a blip and would not be concerned.

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